Hitch

Hitch

Definition(s)

Hitch

The length of time and typical daily work hours an employee will be working at the offshore facility.

Source:API RP T-1, Creating Orientation Programs for Personnel Going Offshore, Fifth Edition, November 2016. Global Standards
Work Fatigue

Work Fatigue

Definition(s)

Work Fatigue

Impairing non-pathological manifestation of work strain (2.11), completely reversible with rest.
  • Note 1 to entry: Work fatigue can be mental, physical, local and/or general. Note 2 to entry: Compare ISO 26800:2011, 2.5.
Source: ISO 6385:2016, Ergonomics principles in the design of work systems, Third Edition, September 2016. Global Standards
Workstation

Workstation

Definition(s)

Workstation

Combination and spatial arrangement of work equipment (2.6), surrounded by the work environment (2.8) under the conditions imposed by the work tasks (2.17). Source: ISO 6385:2016, Ergonomics principles in the design of work systems, Third Edition, September 2016. Global Standards
Work Task

Work Task

Definition(s)

Work Task

Activity or set of activities required of the worker (2.4) to achieve an intended outcome. Source: ISO 6385:2016, Ergonomics principles in the design of work systems, Third Edition, September 2016. Global Standards
Allocation of Functions

Allocation of Functions

Definition(s)

Allocation of Functions

Process of deciding whether system functions (2.21) will be implemented by humans, by equipment and/or hardware and/or software. Source: ISO 6385:2016, Ergonomics principles in the design of work systems, Third Edition, September 2016. Global Standards
Accessibility

Accessibility

Definition(s)

Accessibility

Extent to which products, systems, services, environments and facilities can be used by people from a population with the widest range of characteristics and capabilities to achieve a specified goal in a specified context of use [SOURCE: ISO 26800:2011, 2.1, modified — Notes 1 and 2 to entry omitted]
  • Note 1 to entry: Products, systems, services and facilities are part of work systems (2.2) and used by workers (2.4) within those systems.
  • Note 2 to entry: In this International Standard, the context of use is within a work system.
Source: ISO 6385:2016, Ergonomics principles in the design of work systems, Third Edition, September 2016. Global Standards
Work Strain

Work Strain

Definition(s)

Work Strain

Internal response of a worker (2.4) to being exposed to external work load (2.10) depending on his/her individual characteristics (e.g. body size, age, capacities, abilities, skills, etc.).
  • Note 1 to entry: In ISO 26800, “work strain” is called “internal load”.
  • Note 2 to entry: Compare ISO 26800:2011, 2.6.
Source: ISO 6385:2016, Ergonomics principles in the design of work systems, Third Edition, September 2016. Global Standards
External Work Load Work Stress

External Work Load Work Stress

Definition(s)

External Work Load Work Stress

External conditions and demands in a work system (2.2) which inf luence a person’s physical and/or mental internal load.
  • Note 1 to entry: In some countries, “external work load” is referred to as “work stress”. Note 2 to entry: Compare ISO 26800:2011, 2.4.
Source: ISO 6385:2016, Ergonomics principles in the design of work systems, Third Edition, September 2016. Global Standards
Workspace

Workspace

Definition(s)

Workspace

Volume allocated to one or more persons in the work system (2.2) to complete the work task (2.17). Source: ISO 6385:2016, Ergonomics principles in the design of work systems, Third Edition, September 2016. Global Standards
Work Organization

Work Organization

Definition(s)

Work Organization

Interacting work systems (2.2) acting to produce a specific overall outcome.
  • Note 1 to entry: The process of work organization includes coherent actions in relation to establishing the form and mode of organization to be adopted (e.g. individual or collective work, teams working separately or interdependently, etc.). It is also necessary to define and allocate resources and determine the means and channels of communication. All these actions lead to the definition and assignment of prescribed tasks to the operators involved.
Source: ISO 6385:2016, Ergonomics principles in the design of work systems, Third Edition, September 2016. Global Standards
Ergonomics-human factors

Ergonomics-human factors

Definition(s)

Ergonomics-human factors

Scientific discipline concerned with the understanding of interactions among human and other elements of a system, and the profession that applies theory, principles, data and methods to design in order to optimize human well-being (2.1) and overall system performance. [SOURCE: ISO 26800:2011, 2.2] Source: ISO 6385:2016, Ergonomics principles in the design of work systems, Third Edition, September 2016. Global Standards
Work System

Work System

Definition(s)

Work System

System comprising one or more workers (2.4) and work equipment (2.6) acting together to perform the system function (2.21), in the workspace (2.9), in the work environment (2.8), under the conditions imposed by the work tasks (2.17). Source: ISO 6385:2016, Ergonomics principles in the design of work systems, Third Edition, September 2016. Global Standards
Well-being

Well-being

Definition(s)

Well-being

<work system> sustainable internal state resulting from satisfaction of the physical and cognitive needs of the worker (2.4) during his/her activity.
  • Note 1 to entry: Well-being can contribute to the quality of working life.
Source: ISO 6385:2016, Ergonomics principles in the design of work systems, Third Edition, September 2016. Global Standards
Well Barriers

Well Barriers

Definition(s)

Well Barriers

API STD 65-2, standard defines the requirements that must be met to maintain a safe well.

Source: API STD 65 – Part 2, Isolating Potential Flow Zones During Well Construction, Upstream Segment, Second Edition, December 2010. Global Standards

Well Barrier System

Well Barrier System

Definition(s)

Well Barrier System

Well barrier system is one or more barriers that act in series to prevent flow. Well barriers that do not act in series are not considered part of a single well barrier system, as they do not act together to increase total system reliability. Source: API STD 65 ­ Part 2, Isolating Potential Flow Zones During Well Construction, Upstream Segment, Second Edition, December 2010. Global Standards
Pyrophoric

Pyrophoric

Definition(s)

Pyrophoric

A material (e.g. iron sulfide, certain catalysts or certain carbonaceous materials) that, when exposed to air, can spontaneously oxidize and heat, providing a source of ignition if a flammable vapor/air mixture is present. Source: API Standards 2217A, Guidelines for Safe Work in Inert Confined Spaces in the Petroleum and Petrochemical Industries, Fourth Edition, July 2009. Global Standards
Oxygen-efficient Atmosphere

Oxygen-efficient Atmosphere

Definition(s)

Oxygen-efficient Atmosphere

An atmosphere in which the oxygen content is below that needed for normal human function without impairment. For inert entry, the typical oxygen content (below 5 % in inert entry situations) is very much less than the oxygen-deficient definition often used (e.g. by OSHA) of “atmosphere containing less than 19.5 percent oxygen by volume” (the OSHA limit is appropriate for areas outside the “hot zone”). Inert entry requires much lower oxygen concentration percentages to provide a working environment minimizing fire hazards by maintaining the oxygen level low enough to prevent combustion. Source: API Standards 2217A, Guidelines for Safe Work in Inert Confined Spaces in the Petroleum and Petrochemical Industries, Fourth Edition, July 2009. Global Standards
Material Safety Datasheet

Material Safety Datasheet

Definition(s)

Material Safety Datasheet

Written or printed material concerning a hazardous chemical and prepared in accordance with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1200, ANSI Z400.1 or comparable international standard. An MSDS provides data on physical properties, safety, fire, and health hazards for a particular chemical, mixture or substance. Source:API Standards 2217A, Guidelines for Safe Work in Inert Confined Spaces in the Petroleum and Petrochemical Industries, Fourth Edition, July 2009. Global Standards
Inert Entry

Inert Entry

Definition(s)

Inert Entry

Entry into a confined space with an inert atmosphere starts as soon as any part of the entrant’s body breaks the plane of an opening into the space and triggers the need for rescue capability. “Entry” includes all subsequent activities in the inert confined space. Source: API Standards 2217A, Guidelines for Safe Work in Inert Confined Spaces in the Petroleum and Petrochemical Industries, Fourth Edition, July 2009. Global Standards
Fit Testing

Fit Testing

Definition(s)

Fit Testing

The process of evaluating a respirator’s sealing characteristics for a specific user and the respirator’s performance for the user under controlled conditions. For inert entry, fit testing of respiratory protection equipment shall include the specific equipment which will be used for entry as described in 7.2 n). Source: API Standards 2217A, Guidelines for Safe Work in Inert Confined Spaces in the Petroleum and Petrochemical Industries, Fourth Edition, July 2009. Global Standards
Entry Supervisor

Entry Supervisor

Definition(s)

Entry Supervisor

The person responsible for determining if acceptable entry conditions are present at a confined space where entry is planned, for authorizing entry, overseeing entry operations, and for terminating entry. The duties of entry supervisor may be passed from one individual to another during the course of an entry operation. These responsibilities also may be transferred between the owner and contractors. Source: API Standards 2217A, Guidelines for Safe Work in Inert Confined Spaces in the Petroleum and Petrochemical Industries, Fourth Edition, July 2009. Global Standards
URL

URL

Definition(s)

URL

Uniform Resource Locator. Source: ISO/IEC 27032:2015, Information technology — Security techniques — Guidelines for cybersecurity, First Edition, July 2012. Global Standards
URI

URI

Definition(s)

URI

Uniform Resource Identifier. Source: ISO/IEC 27032:2015, Information technology — Security techniques — Guidelines for cybersecurity, First Edition, July 2012. Global Standards
SSID

SSID

Definition(s)

SSID

Service Set Identifier. Source: ISO/IEC 27032:2015, Information technology — Security techniques — Guidelines for cybersecurity, First Edition, July 2012. Global Standards
SDLC

SDLC

Definition(s)

SDLC

Software Development Life-cycle. Source: ISO/IEC 27032:2015, Information technology — Security techniques — Guidelines for cybersecurity, First Edition, July 2012. Global Standards
NDA

NDA

Definition(s)

NDA

Non-Disclosure Agreement. Source: ISO/IEC 27032:2015, Information technology — Security techniques — Guidelines for cybersecurity, First Edition, July 2012. Global Standards
MMORPG

MMORPG

Definition(s)

MMORPG

Massively Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Game. Source: ISO/IEC 27032:2015, Information technology — Security techniques — Guidelines for cybersecurity, First Edition, July 2012. Global Standards
IT

IT

Definition(s)

IT

Information Technology. Source: API RP 781 Security Plan Methodology for the Oil and Natural Gas Industries.1st Ed. September 2016. Global Standards Source: ISO/IEC 27032:2015, Information technology — Security techniques — Guidelines for cybersecurity, First Edition, July 2012. Global Standards Source: ANSI/ISA–99.00.01–2007, Security for Industrial Automation and Control Systems, Part 1: Terminology, Concepts, and Models, 29 October 2007. National Standard
ISV

ISV

Definition(s)

ISV

Independent Software Vendor. Source: ISO/IEC 27032:2015, Information technology — Security techniques — Guidelines for cybersecurity, First Edition, July 2012. Global Standards
ISP

ISP

Definition(s)

ISP

Internet Service Provider. Source: ISO/IEC 27032:2015, Information technology — Security techniques — Guidelines for cybersecurity, First Edition, July 2012. Global Standards